Natoya Wayne
Lancaster,PA
Summary
Dynamic Finance and Accounting professional with extensive experience at the US Army Corps of Engineers. Expert in budget management and financial forecasting, recognized for delivering strategic cost analysis and enhancing compliance. Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders and drive project success, ensuring timely completion and adherence to regulations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance, Accounting and Budget Analyst
US Army Corps of Engineers
New Orleans, LA
06.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented budgeting systems to track income, expenditures, and other financial activities.
- Collaborated with department heads to develop annual operating budgets.
- Reviewed financial documents such as contracts, invoices, requisitions. for accuracy and completeness.
- Provided technical support for various budgeting software packages used by the organization.
- Managed a comprehensive program and budget responsibilities for Facility Account Managers, ensuring budgets remained within limits, and projects adhered to deadlines.
- Prepared and coordinated project execution plans in automated systems, such as the ORACLE Corps of Engineers Financial Management Systems, ORACLE ProjectWise by monitoring funding, scheduling, and addressing issues proactively, with strategic recommendations.
- Developed, submitted, and tracked project budget requests for diverse engineering projects, including water management and design services, ensuring timely completion.
- Provided detailed documentation and reports supporting congressional testimony, ensuring clarity and compliance with procedural standards.
- Collaborated with contracting departments to review and approve funding adjustments, cost modifications, and contract closeouts.
- Conducted financial forecasting, cost tracking, and spend analysis across multiple engineering and administrative projects, including contract administration functions.
- Performed trend analyses on historical spending data to anticipate future needs.
- Monitored compliance with approved budgets throughout the year.
- Participated in meetings with stakeholders regarding budgetary issues.
- Developed training materials for staff on how to use budgeting software applications.
- Identified areas of potential savings or revenue enhancement opportunities.
- Assisted with the preparation of funding requests for new programs or initiatives.
- Conducted cost-benefit analysis for proposed projects and initiatives.
- Maintained current knowledge of accounting principles and government regulations.
- Coordinated the review process of all submitted budgets prior to approval.
- Provided guidance on budgetary matters to senior management staff.
- Prepared monthly variance reports comparing actual results against planned targets.
- Recognized with a Meritorious Step Increase in 2023 for outstanding remote performance.
Contract Analyst
US Army Corps of Engineers
New Orleans, LA
06.2018 - Current
- Developed strategies to reduce costs while maintaining quality of products, services provided by vendors, suppliers.
- Responded to regulatory documents and forms, driving compliance with state and federal requirements.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, standards and internal policies regarding contracting activities.
- Researched relevant market information prior to negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers.
- Conducted research into industry trends concerning contracting practices that could be beneficial to the organization's operations.
- Participated in vendor selection process by researching prospective contractors' qualifications, references, financial stability and past performance history.
- Monitored the performance of contractors against contractual requirements throughout the term of the agreement.
- Provided support for special projects as required by management team.
- Negotiated terms and conditions with vendors and suppliers to ensure favorable pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules.
- Assisted with dispute resolution when conflicts arise from contractual language or interpretations.
- Coordinated meetings between internal stakeholders and external parties involved in negotiations.
- Analyzed existing contracts to identify areas of improvement, risk, or potential savings opportunities.
- Maintained accurate records of all signed contracts within organizational database systems.
- Collaborated closely with internal departments such as Procurement and Legal to ensure proper due diligence is conducted during contracting process.
- Prepared reports summarizing contractual commitments for senior management review.
- Provided guidance on compliance issues related to contract execution processes.
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts for services in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Created reports and models based on contract requirements to predict profitability and gross margin.
- Provided updates on status of contract processes to upper management and other important personnel.
- Submitted project closeout documents in accordance with contract terms.
- Strengthened documentation traceability, developing organizational systems for contracts, records, reports and agendas.
- Analyzed data and prepared for compilation into reports to be distributed to other key stakeholders.
Accounting Specialist
US Marines Corps
San Diego
05.2006 - 06.2014
- Developed reports to support month-end close process including account reconciliations.
- Identified discrepancies between actual results and budget and forecast estimates.
- Collaborated with other departments on various projects or initiatives that require cross-functional teams.
- Researched, documented, and resolved complex accounting inquiries from internal departments.
- Utilized software programs such as ORACLE, GCSS, and SASSY to enter data into the general ledger.
- Reviewed, processed and reconciled accounts payable invoices and payments.
- Reviewed contracts for accuracy before submitting them for approval.
- Verified accuracy of invoices received from vendors prior to payment processing.
- Performed monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities for assigned areas.
- Prepared balance sheet reconciliations for review by management team.
- Assisted with the preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Analyzed financial data to ensure accuracy of information and compliance with accounting principles.
- Assisted with the preparation of internal audits by providing requested documentation.
- Generated weekly and monthly expense reports for senior management review.
- Tracked income and expenses for the business using Oracle accounting software.
- Maintained a current understanding of federal accounting procedures to prevent legal or compliance issues.
- Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Verified and posted account transactions to prepare checks and maintain accounting ledgers.
- Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
- Wrote reports, authored papers and organized supporting documentation.
- Coordinated project materials and schedules, facilitated communication and prepared reports.
- Diminished financial discrepancies and accurately reconciled accounts using detailed data analysis results.
- Minimized internal accounting department backlogs by updating accounts and generating reports.
- Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with federal requirements.
Education
Certificate - Project Management
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY08-2022
Master of Arts - Psychology
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-2022
Certificate - Accounting And Finance
USACE Finance Learning Center
Huntsville, AL03-2021
Certificate - Fiscal Law Comptroller
USACE Finance Learning Center
Huntsville, AL07-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Business
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ04-2017
Skills
- Budget management
- Financial forecasting
- Cost analysis
- Contract negotiation
- Data analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Project management
- Software proficiency
- Finance and accounting
- Problem solving
- Accounting principles
- Report generation
- Trend analysis
- Attention to detail
- Finance and accounting operations
- Budgeting and finance
- Finance reporting
- Finance management
- Project finance expertise
- Certified government finance officer
- Sustainable finance knowledge
- Budgeting and finance management
- Defense finance systems familiarity
- Managerial finance
- Finance expertise
- Supply chain finance
- Quantitative finance
- Accounting and finance reporting
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Spend analysis
Affiliations
- Decorated Gymnast
- Published Author
- Competitive Body Builder
- Martial Artist
- Former Wellness Business Owner
- Free lance Business Consultant and Business Strategist
Accomplishments
- Meritorious promotion step increase for Outstanding performance
- Received the Civilian Service Achievement medal for improved reconciliation process efficiency by reducing month-end closing time by 15%
- Employee of the month for implementing cost control measures that contributed to a 10% reduction in operational expenses
Certification
- Fiscal Law Comptroller Certificate
- Accounting and Finance Certificate
- Certified Project Management
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Finance, Accounting and Budget Analyst
US Army Corps of Engineers
06.2018 - Current
Contract Analyst
US Army Corps of Engineers
06.2018 - Current
Accounting Specialist
US Marines Corps
05.2006 - 06.2014
Certificate - Project Management
Syracuse University
Master of Arts - Psychology
University of Arizona
Certificate - Accounting And Finance
USACE Finance Learning Center
Certificate - Fiscal Law Comptroller
USACE Finance Learning Center
Bachelor of Arts - Business
University of Arizona
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